I think Welsh is in a much better position than Gaelic, certainly in a position to go on indefinitely. It's compulsory in all English medium schools up to the age of 16...though that doesn't necessarily make people like it. Perhaps more importantly there's a strong core of Welsh medium schools, many of which are really excellent in academics, music, drama and sport There are still areas where you hear very little English in everyday life...and it's quite common to hear a conversation in Welsh when you're walking through the middle of Cardiff...